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Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
Follow these steps if you have a dispute with your neighbour. This guide…
Before making a formal complaint or getting others involved, try to…
If your neighbour is a tenant, you can complain to their landlord. This…
If you cannot resolve the dispute by speaking to your neighbour, you can…
You can ask your local council for help if the neighbour dispute involves…
You must try to settle a dispute about a high hedge informally before the…
You should call the police if your neighbour: is violent, threatening or…
If all else fails, you can take legal action against a neighbour. Taking…
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
Legal noise limits for on and off-road vehicles, and what to do if you're affected by road, rail or aircraft noise
This guide explains how impacts on noise should be incorporated into a cost benefit analysis.
Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
The English national curriculum means children in different schools (at primary and secondary level) study the same subjects to similar standards - it's split into key stages with tests
FCDO travel advice for Pakistan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Noise is an inevitable consequence of a mature and vibrant society, but it can have a negative effect on people’s quality of life, affecting their health and wellbeing.
FCDO travel advice for Afghanistan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
FCDO travel advice for Iraq. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
Within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London, vehicles must meet exhaust emission standards or their drivers need to pay to drive within the zone. The ULEZ has expanded across all London boroughs.
Advice for medical professionals to use when assessing drivers with cardiovascular disorders.
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